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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol
; 54(1): 84-7, 2014 Feb.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24471850
RESUMO
Retaining the placenta in situ at caesarean section for placenta percreta and awaiting placental reabsorption is widely practiced; however, there is limited evidence on the efficacy and complications of this strategy. We present three cases of placenta percreta managed conservatively and note that all three women experienced significant complications. A review of the literature showed that despite initial conservative management, 40% of women subsequently require emergency hysterectomy and 42% will experience major morbidity.